Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (284 Rentals)

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501 N 35th St

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property at 531 Budd St

531 Budd St

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property at 1223 N 29th St

1223 N 29th St

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4247 Locust St

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property at 903 Belmont Ave

903 Belmont Ave

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property at 4240 W Girard Ave

4240 W Girard Ave

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property at 324 N Preston St

324 N Preston St

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4516 Walnut St

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3111 Master St

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University City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University City area of Philadelphia, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $645. Mason on Chestnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable University City apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing - Newly Renovated4 BEDROOM/2 BATH4BR,2BA$645
Mason on ChestnutPodsStudio,$750
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Chester PlazastudioStudio,1BA$925
Mt Vernon Manor Phase IIMt. Vernon II2BR,1BA$955
Beechwood - Cedar ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
44WestStandard Studio1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City, PA

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the University City area is the $1.37 price per square foot 601 N 34th St Model at 601 N 34th St, Unit 4 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value University City apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Lofts at Brewerytown starting at $1,650 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
601 N 34th St, Unit 4601 N 34th St3BR,3BA$1.37
The Lofts at Brewerytown2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
West Village33BR,2BA$1.24
3210 Baring St, Unit 32103210 Baring St2BR,1BA$1.13
626 N 37th St, Unit 2626 N 37th St3BR,1.5BA$1.50
731 N 35th Street TownhomesNOC23BR,3BA$1.45
1233 N 27th St, Unit A1233 N 27th St2BR,1BA$1.29
3864 W Girard Ave, Unit 2nd Floor B13864 W Girard Ave1BR,1BA$0.88
The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease)2 x 2 Standard2BR,3BA$1.51
Mt Vernon Manor Phase IIMt. Vernon II2BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University City, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #29

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Philadelphia. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University City is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City?

The cheapest apartment in University City is Student Housing - Newly Renovated which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in University City costs $7,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University City?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 255 regular apartments in University City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University City?

Cheap apartments in University City have an average cost of $926 which is $6,074 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.

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